Terry Francona recalled the exact moment that made him decide to return to the dugout. “My girls went to Europe for 10 days, and I watched the grandkids,” he said. “That was the one day…
The Blue Jays, Dodgers, and Red Sox were among the teams that lost out in the bidding for Juan Soto
The Toronto Blue Jays missed out on Juan Soto, just a year after they were unable to sign Shohei Ohtani. “Both of those guys, they’re obviously great, elite players,” Toronto manager John Schneider said Monday…
Brewers manager expresses regret over the departure of shortstop Willy Adames: “It’s tough to lose a player like him, wow”
Brewers manager Pat Murphy has seen many talented players leave Milwaukee, and he’s not ready to think about next season without shortstop Willy Adames. “He was a leader in our clubhouse. He did as much…
The Avalanche made a goaltender change by trading Georgiev to the Sharks in exchange for Blackwood
On his 28th birthday, goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood was traded to the Colorado Avalanche, along with some simple advice. “Just stop the puck,” said Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland. “That’s what we’re looking for from him.”…
Rangers look for solutions after defeat to underperforming Blackhawks
The New York Rangers had the best record in the NHL last season, but after 27 games this season, they are struggling, with eight losses in their last 10 games. Three days after trading captain…
Appalachian State and Charlotte have hired new football coaches as both programs aim to improve and make a comeback
Appalachian State and Charlotte will have new head football coaches when they face each other next August in the Duke’s Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium. Both schools introduced their new coaches on Monday…
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck’s availability for the Sugar Bowl is uncertain as he evaluates potential treatment options for his elbow
Quarterback Carson Beck’s availability for Georgia’s Sugar Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal is uncertain after he hurt his elbow during Saturday’s Southeastern Conference championship game against Texas. Georgia announced on Monday that there is no…
The Chiefs continue to win in the closing moments of their games. Is their success a result of skill, or are they just getting lucky?
After the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Raiders when Las Vegas fumbled away a chance to kick the winning field goal on the day after Thanksgiving, many people expected the Super Bowl champions’ luck to…
Belichick mentions having had “productive talks” with the UNC chancellor during the Tar Heels’ search for a new coach
Former New England Patriots coach and six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick shared on Monday that he had “a couple of good conversations” with North Carolina Chancellor Lee Roberts regarding the Tar Heels’ search for…
Tua Tagovailoa’s impressive performances have been key in keeping the Dolphins’ playoff dreams alive
Tua Tagovailoa’s teammates have used words like “commanding” and “lights out” to describe his recent performances. Since returning from a concussion in Week 8, the quarterback has been playing some of the best football of…
The Steelers think they have what it takes to reach the Super Bowl. The next three weeks will determine if they’re correct
The preseason is finished. Now, the real challenge begins for the Pittsburgh Steelers. While the Steelers (10-3) have had a strong and productive few months, many of their wins have come against teams with losing…
Mayfield says the Buccaneers, currently on a winning streak, must improve their performance in the final games to secure a playoff spot
Baker Mayfield has already tied his career high for touchdown passes in a season, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won three straight games, moving to the top of the NFC South standings. Mayfield is…
Jets continue to struggle with securing victories and avoiding late-game collapses in yet another season without a playoff appearance
Garrett Wilson has faced a lot of losses in his three seasons with the New York Jets. He lost ten times during his rookie year, another ten last year, and now ten more — and…
The Browns are sticking with quarterback Jameis Winston as they head into the final weeks of a disappointing season
Jameis Winston didn’t throw a pick-6 on Sunday in Pittsburgh, which is progress. In a season full of disappointments for the Cleveland Browns, even small improvements matter. Winston, who has been entertaining but not always…
Giants’ owners must decide how to address the growing frustration among their fans
The New York Giants have been struggling on the field for months, and this past weekend, there were signs of more trouble ahead. Before the Giants lost to the New Orleans Saints 14-11 on Sunday,…
Eagles wide receivers Smith and Brown express frustration over the decline of the passing game during the team’s winning streak
Let’s start with the positive news from Philadelphia. The Eagles are on a nine-game winning streak, Saquon Barkley is making a strong push for the NFL season rushing record, and they have secured a playoff…
The Bears’ seventh straight loss in their first game under Thomas Brown highlights that the team’s problems extend beyond just the coach
The Chicago Bears hoped that their first in-season coaching change in the franchise’s history would help stop their decline. However, the problems go deeper than just the coach. In their first game under interim head…
The Vikings, with their high-performing offense, will be a challenging team to outscore going forward
Sam Darnold managed to avoid a sack on third-and-8 by escaping a collapsed pocket. He found a narrow opening to run to the right, looking for more space, as Justin Jefferson raised his hand downfield.…
The Bills’ struggles on defense, special teams, and clock management in their loss to the Rams are issues they have faced before
There’s a lot of concern and second-guessing about how the Bills fell apart on defense, special teams, and clock management in their loss to the Los Angeles Rams, leading some to wonder if it was…
The Falcons are keeping Kirk Cousins as their quarterback and could benefit from an easier upcoming schedule
Even though the Atlanta Falcons are going through a four-game losing streak and dealing with the uncertainty caused by quarterback Kirk Cousins’ eight interceptions and no touchdown passes during that time, there is still some…
The Cardinals’ unexpected three-game losing streak has shifted their previously strong playoff chances into a distant possibility
The Los Angeles Rams were facing a fourth-and-5 at the Buffalo 35-yard line with a 38-35 lead and just under four minutes left in their high-scoring game with the Bills on Sunday. Sean McVay is…
The Saints are preparing backup strategies to play without quarterback Derek Carr as they fight to remain in contention
Saints quarterback Derek Carr was willing to put his health at risk to help improve New Orleans’ chances of playing important games in mid-December. Now, the Saints, who have stayed in the playoff race by…
The Chargers have shown progress with Jim Harbaugh, yet they continue to struggle in tight contests
Jim Harbaugh has brought a tougher mindset to the Los Angeles Chargers. Now, the next challenge for him is teaching the team how to win close games. On Sunday night, the Chargers lost 19-17 to…